Pontiff calls for recovery of ‘European spirit,’ warns against ‘withdrawing into oneself’ during speech in Budapest to audience including anti-immigrant prime minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday visited Lebanon and met with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. “I received accurate situation assessments from Nasrallah and confirmation that the Lebanese and Palestinian resistance groups are in the best condition they have ever been,” Amir-Abdollahian said at the end of their meeting, as quoted by Walla!. The Iranian
Police say blood sample taken after Wednesday’s head-on collision found the woman had alcohol and marijuana traces in her system
Coalition source tells Israeli TV that premier’s bloc will threaten to abandon him if he doesn’t advance some form of judicial shakeup in absence of compromise agreement
A Brazilian court has temporarily blocked messaging app Telegram from the country after it refused to agree to an order sharing information with authorities on neo-Nazi and extremists groups on its platform, Reuters reported. The court also increased Telegram”s fine to one million reais ($197,780 USD) for every day it ignores the order. The suspension
National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi spoke to Channel 12 News on Friday and stated that if Iran continues to advance its nuclear program, Israel will not wait. “If the intolerable uranium enrichment continues – Israel will act,” he said, adding, “Iran is in trouble, for several years it has been unable to respond to the
Trip by Raisi will be the first of its type since the Syrian civil war erupted in 2011; Iran’s FM says ‘program’ for visit already drawn up
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suspended his election campaign for a third day on Friday after he collapsed earlier in the week, with officials stating he was suffering form an intestinal illness, the Associated Press reported. Erdogan, 69, is seeking his third term as president, after ruling the country, first as prime minister, since 2003.
US President Joe Biden on Friday issued a statement in which he proclaimed the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month. “I call upon all Americans to learn more about the heritage and contributions of Jewish Americans and to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies,” said Biden. “For generations, the story
Over 600 sign letter decrying ‘political attack’ on Barbara Engelking after TV interview in which she said Poles could’ve done more to help Jews during Nazi occupation
Anti-overhaul demonstrators likely chased away Netanyahu and crashed a key panel, but to the US Jewish leader, they’re also a testament to democracy
Russia launched an early morning missile attack on a block of apartments in Uman, Ukraine on Friday, killing 22 people including children, according to CNN. The attack was condemned by the international community. It occurred at around 4 a.m. local time and consisted of multiple cruise missiles launched from Russian planes in the Caspian Sea,
Police on Friday arrested the female driver who was involved in the Independence Day accident on Highway 40 in the Negev, in which toddler Ma”ayan David Domnovitch was killed. Police suspect that the driver swerved and hit the vehicle in which the Domnovitch family, from the community of Nokdim, was traveling. The father of the
Former President Donald Trump hugged a Jan. 6 defendant at a Manchester, New Hampshire diner on Thursday night during a campaign stop, describing the woman, who the next day called for former Vice President Mike Pence to be executed for treason, as “terrific,” according to NBC News. Micki Larson-Olson, 53, of Abilene, Texas, is described
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar (Likud) told Channel 12 News in an interview on Friday that if no agreements are reached, the government will advance the judicial reform unilaterally. Zohar stated that passing the judicial reform is just as important to the public and the government as reducing the cost of living. Commenting on
Israel’s most dramatic two days of the year are Yom HaZikaron, (Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers), immediately followed by Yom HaAtzma’ut (Independence Day). We honor our fallen soldiers and civilian victims of terror on Yom HaZikaron, through remembering them and expressing eternal gratitude, and we sanctify their ultimate sacrifice by celebrating on Yom HaAtzma’ut the
Florida governor likely seeking billionaire’s support, but must overcome her admiration of Nikki Haley, previous backing of Trump and plan to stay neutral in primaries
Israeli ambassador denounces deadly strike on Ukrainian city that houses Hasidic rabbi’s gravesite, noting its ‘special religious and cultural meaning for Jews around the world’
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) on Thursday helped relaunch the Latino-Jewish Congressional Caucus, which is devoted to fostering collaboration between both communities in the fight against hate, as well as forging closer ties between the US, Latin America, and Israel. First established in 2011 with AJC support, the bipartisan Caucus has cemented stronger bonds based
A man in his 40s, a resident of Bat Yam, was arrested on Friday after opening fire in the lobby of the Dan Panorama Hotel in the resort city of Eilat. The Dan Panorama Eilat Hotel said that the shooting at the hotel was carried out by “a citizen who is staying on a private
Jewish actor to appear in upcoming show alongside Kristen Bell, who plays ‘an outspoken, agnostic woman’ who falls in love with him
South Florida celebrated the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel with the most numerous event anywhere in the world that included 6,000 students. South Florida had been organizing the event for a full year in order to bring together an impressive number of Jewish schools from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade – 22 in
Education Ministry says it’ll ask labor court to block cancellation of classes for 10th and 11th graders, accuses union of harming students
We are commanded in Parashat Kedoshim, the second of the two parshiot to be read this week:(19:17)”You shall not hate your brother in your heart הוכח תוכיח את עמיתך: you shall surely rebuke your fellow, but you shall not bear a sin on his account”. The Gemara brings the views of three Sages (Arakhin 16:)
“For three years the fruit shall be Orlah, and may not be eaten. In the fourth year, all of the fruit shall be holy, for praisisng God.” (Lev. 19:23-24) The Talmud in Berachot 35a quotes this verse as the source for reciting a blessing over food: “‘Holy, for praising God” – this teaches that
A hate incident investigation has been opened by police in Saratoga, California after antisemitic flyers were found on cars, according to the Mercury News. The flyers were discovered by a Jewish resident who found one on his windshield on his way to work on Wednesday. According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff”s Office, numerous flyers
16-year-old Mustafa Amer Sabah reportedly shot in chest near Tuqu’, south of Bethlehem; IDF says incident under review
National Unity leader slams justice minister for ‘inciting and lying’ against top court by claiming it protects rapists and terrorists’ families
The British Conservative Party has expelled an MP who compared COVID-19 vaccines to the Holocaust in January. Andrew Bridgen had the party whip removed after he posted a vaccine efficacy chart to Twitter, tweeting that the vaccines “are causing serious harm.” He wrote: “As one consultant cardiologist said to me this is the biggest crime
Mordechai Gideon, who was moderately injured in the shooting attack on Memorial Day at the British Police Junction north of Ofra in the Binyamin region returned today for the first time to the scene of the attack and made a blessing for the miracle he had experienced. Mordechai commented to those who accompanied him to
To view all the Torah Lessons, Click Here Parashat Acharei Presented By: Rav Eli Ozarowski Written by: Yaakov Karmon In Parashat Acharei, the Torah stresses that violation of sexual prohibitions causes exile from the Land of Israel. Question Why from all serious sins, does the Land of Israel not tolerate violation of sexual prohibitions? Answer
The government of Gdansk, Poland has announced it will build a memorial on the site of the city”s former Jewish ghetto, the Jewish Chronicle reported. Local activists had been campaigning for the monument, pointing out that gentrification of Granary Island, the site of the ghetto, was complicating matters. In January, activists made a final appeal
Translation by Yehoshua Siskin More than a thousand people came to an Independence Day ceremony at the Young Israel of Woodmere synagogue in New York. The following are among my remarks at this event: “This week I heard the following question: In another 75 years, where will Israel be? Well, the most predictable thing about
On a tour of Maroun al-Ras, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says ‘resistance’ in Lebanon in better condition than ever, and ‘Zionists understand only strength’
Unanimous Security Council resolution urges countries ‘to use their influence’ to help reverse restrictive policies in Afghanistan, which the UN has called ‘gender-based apartheid’
Military notifies family of Abdel Kamel Jouri of intention to raze residence in Nablus, a week after general signs off on demolition order against home of second attacker
North Carolina”s Davidson College has opened an investigation after a photo was posted to social media showing antisemitic and racist graffiti on campus. The college condemned the vandalism in a statement, describing it as a “threatening act.” The graffiti targeted the Jewish and Black communities, according to WBTV. “This act is threatening and an affront
Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich spoke with Israel National News at the Million March and said that the demonstration will strengthen the government going forward. “This evening, we have received a lot of reinforcement and encouragement and, of course, a lot of commitment from hundreds of thousands of people who came to Jerusalem after they
It felt like a historic moment. How true that is, time will tell but it certainly was hugely uplifting and exciting standing with multitudes of Israelis that poured into Jerusalem to declare that this is a Jewish country before and above anything else. Marveling at the beauty of the sea of blue and white flags
Officials say the man in his 20s walked onto that track, for reasons that are unclear
Doctors declare death of 18-month-old shortly after arrival at hospital; police open investigation into tragedy
Hundreds accompanied 10-month-old Ma”ayan Domnovitch Friday to his final resting place in the absence of his parents. His mother, Ayala, who was unable to be present due to her injuries, said, “I say to all parents, hug your children all the time.” There were hundreds who came to pay their last respects at the cemetery
In letter to activists, Noam party chair Avi Maoz decries prominence of same-sex couple at recent state ceremonies ‘as though this were an authentic and acceptable Jewish norm’
President has fallen ill at height of campaign with what officials describe as an intestinal infection
The left-wing – Arab bloc continues to rise while the right-wing – religious bloc falters, a new poll released Friday shows. According to the poll, which was conducted by Panels Politics and published by Ma”ariv Friday morning, if new elections were held today, former Defense Minister Benny Gantz and his National Unity party would have
Israel”s judicial reform must pass to secure Israel”s future as a democratic state. Over the past four months, the public”s trust in its elected officials and democratic elections was lessened due to the uncompromising campaign against judicial reform. Looking ahead, the right-wing coalition needs to enact the policies they were elected to pursue. Compromises will
Local wing of Islamic Jihad claims to open fire at IDF forces in West Bank city; Lion’s Den member said to have turned himself in to PA overnight
(JNS) A furor over a British Labour Party politician tells us a great deal about the tsunami of Jew-hatred rolling across Britain, America and the West. Diane Abbott, who in 1987 became Britain”s first black female member of parliament, caused widespread outrage last weekend when she wrote in The Observer that Jews, Irish people and
Rugby”s global governing body has determined that the South African Rugby Union”s decision to disinvite an Israeli team from an international competition last month was not discriminatory. But the CEO of the Israeli team isn”t buying the argument that the cancelation had to do with security threats, as South Africa argued and World Rugby concluded.
In many ways, Thursday’s mass pro-overhaul demonstration was also against the premier; any attempt to construct a more moderate proposal will be tortuous for Likud
